1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same

ABSTRACT

Described are 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R 1  is selected from the group consisting of: (i) cyanide having the structure: ##STR2## (ii) hydroxylamino methyl having the structure: ##STR3##  and wherein R 2  is C 1  -C 5  lower alkyl, uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations. Also described are processes for preparing such 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes by means of reacting an alkyl benzyl halide with isopropyl cyanide in the presence of a basic catalyst such as sodamide.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein R₁ is a nitrogen-containing moiety selected from the group consisting of:

(i) cyanide having the structure: ##STR5## and

(ii) hydroxylamino methyl having the structure: ##STR6## and R₂ is C₁ -C₅ lower alkyl and uses thereof in order to alter, modify, or enhance the aroma of a consumable material.

There has been considerable work performed relating to substances which can be used to impart (modify, augment or enhance) fragrances to (or in) various consumable materials. These substances are used to diminish the use of natural materials, some of which may be in short supply and to provide more uniform properties in the finished product.

Long-lasting and substantive herbal, green, anisic, floral, jasmine, sweet (vanilla-like) aromas with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney undertones are highly desirable in several types of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and colognes (e.g., wintergreen/piney fragrances).

The perfume uses of nitrile-containing derivatives which also contain phenyl moieties is well known in the prior art. Thus, U.S. Pat. No. 3,325,369 discloses the use of cinnamonitrile as a material useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions. Cinnamonitrile has the structure: ##STR7##

Chem. Abstracts 84:79589q (Brud, et al) and Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (Aroma Chemicals) II, 1969, at Monograph 2597 discloses the use of the compound having the structure: ##STR8## in perfumery.

Nitriles containing gem-dimethyl moieties "alpha" to the cyanide moiety are disclosed in Blumenthal, et al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,168,550 issued on Feb. 2, 1965.

Nothing in the prior art however discloses any compounds or their uses in perfumery remotely similar to the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention.

Furthermore, considerable difficulties have heretofore been encountered in using compounded hypochlorite bleach or sterilizing solutions with perfumed oils so that a stable long-lasting, single phase commercially feasible bleach or sterilizing solution has been difficult to obtain, particularly wherein the desired aroma of the article bleached or sterilized (e.g., clothing) has a pleasant and stable and consistent aroma on drying (and not the usual "hypochlorite-bleached-article" aroma). The problem has been defined in United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 886,084 published on Jan. 3, 1962 wherein it is stated that a stable "dispersion" of hypochlorite-resistant perfume in aqueous solutions of hypochlorites was formulated. United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 886,084 discloses the preparation of an aqueous "solution" of a hypochlorite containing a hypochlorite resistant perfume and a surface active quaternary ammonium compound of the betaine type soluble in the hypochlorite solution. Such ammonium compounds have the generic structure: ##STR9## wherein each of R₁ ", R₂ ", R₃ " and R₄ " are alkyl. One of the features of the perfumed solutions produced in accordance with said United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 886,084 is indicated to be that the solution exhibits foaming properties. Another feature of United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 886,084 is stated to be that the perfumed solutions covered by the patent are found to be clear and homogeneous after eight weeks of storage at room temperature. Nevertheless, betaines such as "Ambiteric D" as are discussed therein are not so broadly useful when used in concentrations of from 0.15% up to 4.0% (based on total weight of bleach or sterilizing solution) as to have the ability to be used in conjunction with perfume oils which should be incorporated into thickened, high viscous hypochlorite bleaches or sterilizers having excellent surface tension properties so that long lasting stable soluble single phase thickened perfumed aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite bleach or sterilizing solutions having long lasting pleasant stable aromas are obtained, particularly where the quantity of perfume oil in the bleach or sterilizing substance is at levels of between 0.02% and 0.8% by weight of the total bleach or sterilizing solution. The need for such aromas (e.g., "citrusy") to be present in such bleach or sterilizing solutions exists so that the disagreeable characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is substantially eliminated from aromas of the product to which the bleach or sterilizing solution is applied; particularly on dry-out, as well as from the aroma of the hands of the user when they are in direct contact with such bleach or sterilizing solutions.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,560,389 also discloses the feasibility of using perfume oils in hypochlorite bleaches or sterilizers at column 3, lines 37-40 but the disclosure is limited to inclusion of various detergents in addition to amine oxides, such as lithium lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl ether sulfate and/or is further limited to include hydrotropes such as sodium xylene sulfonate in addition to the amine oxide. Exclusion of such hydrotropes and detergents additional to the amine oxides and diphenyl oxide derivatives of our invention is desirable not only to cause the ethyl norbornyl alkyl ethers of our invention to function properly, but also from an ecological standpoint.

European Chemical News, Volume 13, Jan. 18, 1968, sets forth a synopsis of South African Patent No. 67/4667 which corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 3,560,389, but the reference also states at page 42:

"Alternatively, a detergent with bleaching or bacteriocidal properties can be formulated. Perfuming bleaching solutions is now possible."

Neither the South African nor the United States Patents, however, indicate the advantages and usefulness of limiting the detergents either to (a) compounds having the generic structure: ##STR10## wherein at least one of R₁ and R₂ represents C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl and when one of R₁ or R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ branched or straight chain alkyl, the other or R₁ or R₂ is pH-adjusted hydrogen and wherein M.sub.α and M.sub.β are the same or different and each represents alkali metal which may be sodium, lithium or potassium, or (b) to mixtures of compounds having the structure: ##STR11## with at least one amine oxide defined according to the structure: ##STR12## of excluding from the formulation a hydrotrope or of specifying the nature of the perfume oil useful in the perfumed bleach or sterilizing solution (wherein A and B are each separately methyl or taken together, complete a morpholino ring and wherein R₃ "' is straight chain alkyl having from 11 up to 13 carbon atoms).

U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 in attempting to solve the foregoing problem discloses a stable single phase aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite liquid perfume bleach or sterilizing composition comprising an aqueous mixture of (1) an amine oxide composition consisting essentially of at least one morpholino and/or dimethyl (C₁₁ -C₁₃ straight chain alkyl) amine oxide in an amount greater than 55% of said amine oxide composition, (2) at least one alkali metal hydroxide, (3) at least one alkali metal hypochorite, and (4) a perfume oil compatible with the mixture capable of imparting a "woody" or a "floral" or a "clean fresh" or a "citrusy" note to the bleach or sterilizing composition; the mixture having a pH in the range of from 12 to 13.5 and the mixture excluding hydrotropes as well as all surfactants except the amine oxide. U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 also attempts to solve the foregoing problem by disclosing a process for producing the above-named mixture comprising the steps of combining an amide oxide composition consisting essentially of one or more morpholino and/or dimethyl C₁₁ -C₁₃ straight chain alkyl amine oxide(s) with the perfumed oil to form an amine oxide-perfume oil premix; admixing the amine oxide-per fumed oil premix with an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution, and combining an alkali metal hydroxide with the solution whereby the final pH of the mixture is from 12 up to 13.5. In a further effort to solve the foregoing problem U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 also discloses adjustment of the pH of the aqueous metal hypochlorite solution initially to the range of 12-13.5 and then combining the resulting aqueous hypochlorite solution with the aforementioned premix. The resulting composition is indicated to cause products to which said composition is applied to have eliminated therefrom the disagreeable characteristics "hypochlorite" aroma and instead to have a "clean fresh" or "floral" or "woody" or " citrusy" aroma to be imparted to the treated products. In addition, it is stated that the hands of the individual user after using and being in direct contact with the hypochlorite composition will not have the disagreeable characteristics "hypochlorite" aroma but instead will have a pleasant "clean fresh" or "floral" or "woody" or "citrusy" aroma.

The disadvantage of the system of U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 however, concerns (a) the inability to use a thickener in the system whereby the resulting liquid has a viscosity of 5-25 centipoises at 20°-40° C. and (b) the relative chemical stability and substantive stability of the perfume oil and of the single liquid phase system. Nothing in U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 indicates such a high degree of stabilities of the perfume-hypochlorite system as exists in the system of the present invention; wherein there is also included a thickener. Indeed, the stabilities using the system of the instant invention are far greater even at levels as low as 3% hypochlorite and are also relatively stable (from a standpoint of chemical stability of perfume oil, substantive stability of perfume oil and phase separation stability taken in combination with one another) at levels of as high as 10% hypochlorite in aqueous solution. Thus, the instant system gives rise to unexpected, unobvious and advantageous properties over the systems taught in the prior art.

Furthermore, nothing in the prior art including the teaching of U.S. Pat. No. 3,876,551 states either explicitly or implicitly the compatability of a thickener in the instant system, such as sodium palmitate, sodium stearate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate, lithium palmitate, lithium stearate, lithium laurate, potassium laurate or sodium laurate whereby a stable gel (as opposed to a liquid) phase perfumed hypochlorite system or perfumed oil stabilizer emulsifier system "premix" may be produced.

The combination of the compound group having the structure: ##STR13## (wherein R₁, R₂, M.sub.α and M.sub.β are defined, supra) with perfume and hypochlorite bleach in general, is set forth in the Kao Soap Company, Japanese Patent No. 25514/79 filed on Nov. 2, 1973 and opened for public inspection on June 19, 1975. Thus, on page 2, at column 4, line 15, the compound: ##STR14## is disclosed for use in conjunction with the perfumed hypochlorite bleaches. The claim of the Kao Soap Patent is as follows:

Claim: An aromatic liquid bleaching composition containing, as active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, which comprises one or more of simple perfumes or compounded perfumes selected from the group consisting of anisole, benzophenone, benzylphenyl ether, bromelia, cedrenyl acetate, p-tertiary butylcyclohexanol, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, dihydroterpinyl acetate, diphenyl oxide, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dimethylphenylcarbinol, dihydroterpineol, fenchyl acetate, fenchyl alcohol, p-methyldimethylbenzylcarbinol, methylphenylcarbinyl acetate, methyl-n-valerate, muskmoskene, muscarone, methylamyl ketone, phenylethyldimethylcarbinyl acetate, rose phenone, styrallyl propionate, tetra hydromuguol, tetra hydromuguyl acetate, tetrahydrolinalool, tetrahydrolinalyl acetate, verool, velveton, verdox, coniferan and yarayara, and a surface solution of sodium hypochlorite.

Furthermore, the use of such compounds as those having the structure: ##STR15## (wherein R₁, R₂, M.sub.α and M.sub.β have been previously defined) with hypochlorite bleaches is documented in the brochure of Dow Chemical entitled "DOWFAX Surfactants" and is covered in the Dow Chemical Company U.S. Pat. No. 3,172,861 issued on Mar. 9, 1965.

The 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention are unique insofar as the aforementioned systems are concerned for use in hypochlorite bleaches. Nothing in the prior art discloses any organic compounds even remotely similar to the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention for use as a stable aroma augmenting or enhancing agent in hypochlorite bleaches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is the GLC profile for the reaction product of Example I containing the compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR16## (Conditions: SE-30 column programmed at 220° C. isothermal).

FIG. 2 is the NMR spectrum for the peak indicated by reference numeral 10 of FIG. 1 for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR17## prepared according to Example I.

FIG. 3 is the infra-red spectrum for the mixture of compounds indicated by the peak 10 of the GLC profile of FIG. 1; for the compounds having the structures: ##STR18##

FIG. 4 is the GLC profile for the reaction product of Example II containing the compounds having the structures: ##STR19##

FIG. 5 is the NMR spectrum for the distillation fraction 3 of the reaction product of Example II containing the compounds having the structures: ##STR20##

FIG. 6 is the infra-red spectrum for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR21## prepared according to Example II.

FIG. 7 represents a cut-away side elevation view of apparatus used in forming perfumed polymers which contain imbedded therein at least one of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 7 in direction of the arrows.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is the GLC profile for the reaction product of Example I containing the compounds having the structures: ##STR22## The peak indicated by reference number 10 is the peak for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR23##

The peak indicated by reference numeral 12 is the peak for the compounds having the structures: ##STR24##

The peak indicated by reference numeral 14 is the peak for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR25## (Conditions: SE-30 column programmed at 220° C. isothermal).

FIG. 4 is the GLC profile for the reaction product of Example II containing the compounds having the structures: ##STR26##

The peak indicated by reference numeral 41 is the peak for the reaction solvent, and reagent, acetic anhydride.

The peak indicated by reference numeral 42 is the peak for the reaction products having the structures: ##STR27## The peak indicated by reference numeral 44 is the peak for the reaction precursors having the structures: ##STR28## (Conditions: SE-30 column programmed at 220° C. isothermal).

FIG. 6 is the infra-red spectrum for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR29## prepared according to Example II. The peak indicated by reference numeral 62 is the peak that signifies nitriles or the "cyanide" moiety having the structure: ##STR30##

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, there is provided a process for forming scented polymer elements (wherein the polymer may be a thermoplastic polymer such as low density polyethylene or polypropylene or copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate or mixtures of polymers and copolymers such as copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate and polyethylene) such as pellets useful in the formation of plastic particles useful in fabricating certain articles which may be perfumed (and, further, which may be exposed to chlorine bleaches). This process comprises heating the polymer or mixture of polymers to the melting point of said polymer or mixture of polymers, e.g., 250° C. in the case of low density polyethylene. The lower most portion of the container is maintained at a slightly lower temperature and the material in the container is taken off at such location for delivery through the conduit. Thus, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, in particular, the apparatus used in producing such elements comprises a device for forming the polymer containing the perfume, e.g., polyethylene or polyethylene-polyvinyl acetate or mixtures of same or polypropylene, which comprises a vat or container 212 into which the polymer taken alone or in admixture with other copolymers and the perfuming substance which is at least one of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention or mixtures of 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention and other compatible perfumes is placed. The container is closed by means of an air-tight lid 228 and clamped to the container by bolts 265. A stirrer 273 traverses the lid or cover 228 in an air-tight manner and is rotatable in a suitable manner. A surrounding cylinder 212A having heating coils which are supplied with electric current through cable 214 from a rheostat or control 216 is operated to maintain the temperature inside the container 212 such that the polymer in the container will be maintained in the molten or liquid state. It has been found advantageous to employ polymers at such a temperature that the viscosity will be in the range of 90-100 sayboldt seconds. The heater 218 is operated to maintain the upper portion of the container 212 within a temperature range of, for example, 220°-270° C. in the case of low density polyethylene. The bottom portion of the container 212 is heated by means of heating coils 212A regulated through the control 220 connected thereto through a connecting wire 222 to maintain the lower portion of the container 212 within a temperature range of 220°-270° C.

Thus, the polymer or mixture of polymers added to the container 212 is heated from 10-12 hours, whereafter the perfume composition or perfume material which contains one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention is quickly added to the melt. Generally, about 10-45 percent by weight of the resulting mixture of the perfumery substance is added to the polymer.

After the perfume material is added to the container 212, the mixture is stirred for a few minutes, for example, 5-15 minutes and maintained within the temperature ranges indicated previously by the heating coil 212A. The controls 216 and 220 are connected through cables 224 and 226 to a suitable supply of electric current for supplying the power for heating purposes.

Thereafter, the valve "V" is opened permitting the mass to flow outwardly through conduit 232 having a multiplicity of orifices 234 adjacent to the lower side thereof. The outer end of the conduit 232 is closed so that the liquid polymer in intimate admixture with one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention and one or more other substances, will continuously drop through the orifices 234 downwardly from the conduit 232. During this time, the temperature of the polymer intimately admixed with the perfumery substance in the container 212 is accurately controlled so that a temperature in the range of from about 240°-250° C., for example, (in the case of low density polyethylene) will exist in the conduit 232. The regulation of the temperature through the controls 216 and 220 is essential in order to insure the temperature balance to provide for the continuous dripping or dropping of molten polymer intimately admixed with the perfume substance which is all of or which contains one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention, through the orifices 234 at a rate which will insure the formation of droplets 236 which will fall downwardly onto a moving conveyor belt 238 caused to run between conveyor wheels 240 and 242 beneath the conduit 232.

When the droplets 236 fall onto the conveyor 238, they form pellets 244 which harden almost instantaneously and fall off the end of the conveyor 238 into a container 250 which is advantageously filled with water or some other suitable cooling liquid to insure the rapid cooling of each of the pellets 244. The pellets 244 are then collected from the container 250 and utilized for the formation of functional products, e.g., garbage bags and the like.

THE INVENTION

The present invention provides 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention defined according to the generic structure: ##STR31## wherein R₁ is a nitrogen-containing moiety selected from the group consisting of:

(i) cyanide having the structure: ##STR32## and

(ii) hydroxylamino methyl having the structure: ##STR33## and wherein R₂ is C₁ -C₅ lower alkyl.

The 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention produced according to the processes of our invention are capable of augmenting or enhancing herbal, green, anisic, floral, jasmine, sweet (vanilla-like) aromas with floral, dry, Citrus, anise and ozoney undertones in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including soaps, bleaches, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener articles and perfumed articles.

The 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention may be produced using as starting materials aldehydes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR34## (which structure represents "ortho", "meta" or "para" isomers).

The mixture of aldehydes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR35## (wherein R₂ is C₁ -C₅ lower alkyl) may be reacted with a hydroxylamine salt defined according to the structure: ##STR36## in the presence of base according to the reaction: ##STR37##

The hydroxylamine salt represented by the structure: ##STR38## may be a sulfate, bisulfate, phosphate, diacid phosphate, monoacid phosphate or sulfite defined, respectively, according to the formulae: ##STR39## wherein X₁ represents the anion such as sulfate, bisulfate, chloride, bromide, phosphate and the like. The letter n is an integer of from 1 up to 3 and the term "-n" represents the valence of the anion.

The resulting mixture of compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR40## may be fractionally distilled from the reaction mass and used "as-is" for its organoleptic properties.

In the alternative, the resulting mixture of compounds having the structure: ##STR41## may be further reacted with a dehydrating agent according to the reaction: ##STR42## to form the generic mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR43## wherein R₂ represents C₁ -C₅ lower alkyl. Examples of dehydrating agents useful in this reaction are as follows:

(i) mixtures of copper sulfate and acetic anhydride;

(ii) phosphorous oxychloride;

(iii) phosphorous trichloride;

(iv) phosphorous pentoxide;

(v) thionyl chloride; and

(vi) acetyl chloride.

In the alternative, an alkyl benzylhalide may be reacted with isopropyl cyanide directly in the presence of a basic catalyst such as sodamide, potassium hydroxide, diethylamine and the like according to the reaction: ##STR44##

With reference to the reaction: ##STR45## the reaction is carried out at a temperature in the range of from about 50° up to about 70° C. At such a temperature, the reaction time is approximately 1-1.5 hours.

The mole ratio of hydroxylamine salt having the structure: ##STR46## to aldehyde having the structure: ##STR47## may vary from about 0.5:1.5 up to 1.5:0.5 with a preferred mole ratio of aldehyde:hydroxylamine salt being about 1.5:1.

At the end of the reaction, the reaction mass is washed with a material such as saturated sodium chloride; solvent extracted; filtered and fractionally distilled.

With reference to the reaction: ##STR48## when using the preferred dehydration reagent, the mixture of acetic anhydride and copper sulfate, the reaction preferably takes place at a temperature in the range of from about 100° C. up to about 120° C. over a period of 1.5-2 hours. The preferred mole ratio of acetic anhydride:hydroxylamine mixture defined according to the structure: ##STR49## may vary from about 1:1 up to 1.5:1 acetic anhydride:hydroxylamine derivative having the structure: ##STR50## with the quantity of copper sulfate being a catalytic quantity (in an amount of from about 0.2 up to about 0.8% by weight of the reaction mass).

At the end of the reaction, the reaction mass is quenched by adding water dropwise. The resulting product is then washed with weak base, e.g., sodium bicarbonate followed by saturated sodium chloride. The resulting product is then filtered and vacuum distilled to yield product which is organoleptically useful, e.g., in perfumes, perfumed articles and stable perfumed bleaches.

The following table sets forth exemplary reaction products and their organoleptic properties:

                  TABLE I                                                          ______________________________________                                         The 1,1-Dimethyl-1-Nitrilo                                                     Or Hydroxylamine (Alkyl                                                        Phenyl)-Substituted Propanes                                                                     Organoleptic                                                 Of Our Invention (Structure):                                                                    Properties (Perfumery)                                       ______________________________________                                         The mixture of compounds                                                                         A herbal, anisic, floral,                                    having the structures:                                                                           jasmine and ozoney aroma                                      ##STR51##        profile with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney                             undertones.                                                   ##STR52##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR53##                                                                     prepared according to                                                          Example I (bulked                                                              distillation fractions 9-11).                                                  The mixture of compounds                                                                         An ozoney, green, sweet                                      having the structures:                                                                           (vanilla-like) aroma profile.                                 ##STR54##                                                                      ##STR55##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR56##                                                                     prepared according to                                                          Example II.                                                                    ______________________________________                                    

The 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention and one or more auxiliary perfume ingredients, including, for example, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, nitriles (other than the nitriles of our invention), esters, lactones, ethers hydrocarbons, synthetic essential oils and natural essential oils may be admixed so that the combined odors of the individual components produce a pleasant and desired fragrance particularly and preferably in the "wintergreen/pine fragrance" area. Such perfume compositions usually contain (a) the main note or the "bouquet" or foundation stone of the composition; (b) modifiers which round off and accompany the main note; (c) fixatives which include odorous substances which lend a particular note to the perfume throughout all stages of evaporation and substances which retard evaporation; and (d) topnotes which are usually low boiling fresh smelling materials.

In perfume compositions, it is the individual components which contribute to their particular olfactory characteristics, however the overall sensory effect of the perfume composition will be at least the sum total of the effects of each of the ingredients. Thus, one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention can be used to alter, modify or enhance the aroma characteristics of a perfume composition, for example, by utilizing or moderating the olfactory reaction contributed by another ingredient in the composition.

The amount of 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention which will be effective in perfume compositions as well as in perfumed articles and colognes depends upon many factors, including the other ingredients, their amounts and the effects which are desired. It has been found that perfume compositions containing as little as 0.005% of one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention or even less (e.g., 0.002%) can be used to impart herbal, green, anisic, floral, jasmine and, sweet (vanilla-like) aromas with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney undertones to soaps, cosmetics, detergents (including anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic solid or liquid detergents) or other products. The amount employed can range up to 70% of the fragrance components and will depend upon considerations of cost, nature of the end product, the effect desired on the finished product and the particular fragrance sought.

The 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention are useful (taken alone or together with other ingredients in perfume compositions), in detergents and soaps, space odorants and deodorants, perfumes, colognes, toilet water, bath preparations such as lacquers, brilliantines, pomades and shampoos; cosmetic preparations such as creams, deodorants, hand lotions and sun screens; powders, such as talcs, dusting powders, face powders and the like. As little as 0.7% of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention will suffice to impart an intense and substantive herbal, green, anisic, floral, jasmine, sweet (vanilla-like) aroma with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney undertones to wintergreen/pine perfume formulations. Generally, no more than 5% of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention based on the ultimate end product is required to be used "as is" or in the perfume composition.

Furthermore, as little as 0.25% of one or more of the 1,1-dimethyl-1- nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)substituted propanes of our invention will suffice to impart such aroma to perfumed articles per se, whether in the presence of other perfume materials or whether used by themselves. Thus, the range of use of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention in perfumed articles may vary from about 0.25% up to about 5% by weight based on the total weight of the perfumed article.

In addition, the perfume composition or fragrance composition of our invention can contain a vehicle, or carrier for the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention. The vehicle can be a liquid such as a non-toxic alcohol, e.g., ethanol, a non-toxic glycol, e.g., propylene glycol or the like. The carrier can also be an absorbent solid, such as a gum (e.g., gum arabic), or components for encapsulating the composition by means of coacervation (such as gelatin).

It will thus be apparent that the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention can be utilized to alter, modify or enhance the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes or perfumed articles.

Furthermore, several processes may be used in order to produce a thickened, highly viscous hypochlorite bleaching or sterilizing solution whereby the desired aroma profiles are imparted to the articles treated with said hypochlorite solutions.

Thus, for example, the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention may be premixed with the diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide solubilizer-stabilizer (having the structures, respectively: ##STR57## and the resulting 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention or 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propane premix is then mixed with the hypochlorite bleaching or sterilizing solution with stirring. Immediately after such addition, an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide solution is added to the mixture to bring the pH to the range of 11-14.0. A pH of less than 11 is not desired since it is difficult to achieve a single phase stable system at low pH's. A pH higher than 14.0 will also create a system which (1) is unnecessarily corrosive; (2) will narrow the range of perfume oils useable (in conjunction with the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes) of the system and (3) will limit the particular ingredients useable in such perfume oils in conjunction with the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes. On the other hand, if for example, the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes is used alone or further in combination with (i) diisoamylene epoxides; (ii) diisoamylenes as described in application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 188,576 filed on Oct. 9, 1980; now U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,555 issued on Dec. 1, 1981 or (iii) acyl diisoamylene derivatives described in application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 184,132 filed on Sept. 4, 1980, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,321,255 issued on Mar. 23, 1982 and/or (iv) ketal derivatives of acyl diisoamylene derivatives described in application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 212,993 filed on Dec. 4, 1980, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,315,952 issued on Feb. 16, 1982, a pH of about 14.0 and even slightly higher (e.g., 14.1) is acceptable.

The aqueous alkali metal hydroxide can be added to the aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution before adding the diphenyl oxide derivatives (taken alone or in conjunction with the amine oxide) or the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes or mixtures of 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes with other materials such as diisoamylene epoxides. Indeed, the ingredients: the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes; the alkali metal hydroxide and the diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide composition (having the structures, respectively ##STR58## may be added or admixed in any order which is convenient to the formulator.

The alkali metal hypochlorites preferred in the practice of our invention are: sodium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and lithium hypochlorite or mixtures of same. The alkali metal hypochlorites preferred in the practice of this invention are: lithium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide, or, if desired, mixtures of such hydroxides.

The temperature at which the composition of our invention remains both substantially stable and commercially useful for the purposes set forth herein (that is, remains as a clear single aqueous or gel phase) and retains (1) the desired properties inherent in the known bleaching and sterilizing uses of aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite liquid or gel solutions, and (2) the properties imparted thereto as a result of the use of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes which impart to articles previously subjected to the aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite gel or liquid solutions a desired aroma profile, varies from approximately 20° F. up to approximately 120° F. At temperatures below 20° F. a two-phase system usually occurs and at temperatures higher than 120° F. the bleaching or sterilizing efficiency of the compositions of our invention is diminished at an excessive rate.

When it is desired to (1) initially form the C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain diphenyl oxide alkali metal sulfonate or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide premix; (2) then combine the resulting premix with an alkali metal hypochlorite solution; (3) then add the thickening agent and then (4) adjust the pH of the resulting solution to the range of 11-14.0, then the temperature of mixing ranges which are considered to be within the scope of this invention are as follows:

(a) Formation of the diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide-amine oxide-1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propane premix 20° F.-150° F.

(b) Mixing the premix with aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution followed by thickening agent 20° F.-120° F.

(c) Adjustment of pH of the solution to the range of 11-14.0 using aqueous alkali metal hydroxide solution 20° F.-120° F.

In any event, whenever a mixing unit operation involves the aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution, the temperature of mixing is limited to the range of 20° F.-120° F. Where the mixing unit operation involves the mixing of 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes, the upper bound of the temperature range is limited by the stability of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes or other perfume ingredient mixed with the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes useable in the practice of our invention; and the lower bound of said temperature range is limited by the least temperature where a single liquid phase or gel phase including the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes or other ingredients admixed therewith will exist. Where a unit mixing operation of the process of our invention involves the mixing of one or more diphenyl oxide derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR59## taken alone or taken together with one or more amine oxides having the generic structure: ##STR60## with other materials, the upper bound of the temperature range is the decomposition point of any one of the diphenyl oxide derivatives or amine oxide components and the lower bound is the least temperature where a single liquid phase or gel phase, including the diphenyl oxide derivatives or diphenyl oxide-amine oxide mixture will exist.

Preferred diphenyl oxide derivative compositions from a practical standpoint useful in the practice of our invention are compounds having the structure: ##STR61## where th C₁₂ H₂₅ moiety represents one or a series of different branched chains; compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR62## where the C₁₂ H₂₅ moiety represents one or a series of different branched chains; compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR63## and compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR64## otherwise known as DOWFAX®2A1 in the case where one or R₁ or R₂ represents branched C₁₂ H₂₅ alkyl chains and the other of R₁ or R₂ represents hydrogen, or DOWFAX®3B2 in the case where one of R₁ or R₂ represents straight C₁₀ alkyl chain and the other of R₁ or R₂ represents hydrogen (DOWFAX® being a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Mich.).

When used in conjunction with the diphenyl oxide derivatives preferred amine oxide compositions, from a practical standpoint, useful in the practice of our invention are the commercially available (1) dimethyl "cocoamine" oxide (a mixture which is dominated by dimethyl-C₁₂ -C₁₆ straight chain alkyl amine oxides; more particularly a mixture containing approximately 70% C12 straight chain alkyl amines oxides, approximately 25% of straight chain C₁₄ alkyl amine oxides and approXimately 4% straight chain C₁₆ alkyl amine oxides) and (2) N-cocomorpholine oxide, a mixture dominated by straight chain C₁₂ -C₁₆ alkyl morpholine oxides (specifically containing approximately 70% straight chain C₁₂ alkyl morpholine oxide, approximately 25% straight chain C₁₄ alkyl morpholine oxide, and approximately 4% straight chain C₁₆ alkyl morpholine oxide). Commercial examples of such amine oxide compositions are: AROMOX®DMC-W and AROMOX®DMMC-W which are 30% aqueous dimethyl cocoamine oxide solutions and AROMOX®NCMDW which is a 40% aqueous N-cocomorpholine oxide solution each of which is produced by the Armac Division of AKZO of Chicago, Ill. These materials are described in Brochure 68011, published by Armour Industrial Chemicals, P.O. Box 1805, Chicago, Ill. 60690. Other preferred amine oxides are n-undecyl dimethyl amine oxide and n-tridecyl dimethyl amine oxide.

The percentage of hypochlorite ion in the compositions of our invention may vary from about 1% up to about 20% for the desired effects to be produced using the diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine-oxide 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propane compositions covered by our invention. The usual percent of alkali metal hypochlorite in solution is about 5%, the percentage of sodium hypochlorite in such mixtures as CLOROX® the registered trademark of the Clorox Corporation.

The perfume oil used in conjunction with the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes which, in turn, is used in conjunction with the aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution must have such properties as to be able (1) to be compatible with the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes; (2) to impart to the resulting or "aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite" liquid or gel solution a pleasant aroma which harmonizes with the aroma of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes; (3) to effect a substantial diminution or elimination of the disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma which is imparted to surfaces (e.g., bleached laundry or the hands of the user which are in direct contact with the hypochlorite solution) on which known aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solutions have been used; and (4) to impart to the surfaces with which such aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solutions are in contact, a pleasant long lasting stable aroma. Examples of ingredients compatible with 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes and suitable for the aforementioned purposes, that is, useable in conjunction with the hypochlorites, amine oxide derivatives and diphenyl oXide derivatives of our invention are as follows:

1. Cedryl alkyl ethers covered by U.S. Pat. No. 3,373,208 such as cedryl methyl ether;

2. Isochroman musks covered by U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,360,530 and 3,591,528 such as 6-oxa-1,1,3,3,8-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-benz(f)indene;

3. Polycyclic ethers covered by U.S. Pat. No. 3,281,432, such as octahydro-1,3a,6-trimethyl-1H-1,6a,ethanopentaleno-(1,2-C)furan;

4. Polycyclic ketones such as hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalen-8-(5H)one;

5. Diisoamylenes described according to application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 188,576 filed on Sept. 18, 1980;

6. Acyl diisoamylene derivatives described according to application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 184,132 filed on Sept. 4, 1980 and ketal derivatives thereof described according to application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 212,993 filed on Dec. 4, 1980; and

7. Diisoamylene epoxide derivatives prepared according to application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 231,773 filed on Feb. 27, 1981.

It will be understood that a number of materials which impart to the citrusy floral aroma of 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention additional eucalyptol-like, or minty or woody nuances will not be useful for our invention because they are, interalia, easily oxidized by the alkali metal hypochlorite in the system. Examples are 1,5,9-trimethyl-12-acetyl-cyclododecatriene-1,5,8 and 1,5,9-trimethyl-12-cyclododecadiene-1,8 covered by British Patent No. 1,204,409.

A basic feature of our invention concerns the fact that the only detergent group needed or desirable in the composition of our invention is the class of diphenyl oxide derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR65## wherein R₁, R₂, M.sub.α and M.sub.β are defined, supra, taken alone or in conjunction with the class of morpholino and/or dimethyl C₁₁ -C₁₃ straight chain alkyl amine oxides defined according to the structure: ##STR66## More specifically, such detegerents as sodium decyl ether sulfate, sodium myristyl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and lithium lauryl ether sulfate are neither defined nor are they required. Furthermore, the well known hydrotropes employed in prior art compositions such as the well known family of clarifying agents comprising the alkali metal or alkali earth metal salts of mono- and polyalkylated benzene or naphthalene sulfonates such as sodium xylene or magnesium toluene sulfonate are again neither desired nor are they required in the compositions intended to be encompassed by the instant invention.

Another basic feature of our invention concerns the fact that when it is desired to have a gel phase composition, thickener agents may be employed in conjunction with the system; hypochlorite bleach-1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes-diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide derivative (having the general structure ##STR67## and having the structure: ##STR68## of our invention).

Still another basic feature of our invention concerns the fact that the gel phase compositions including thickener agents are employed with the "premix" system: 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes-diphenyl oxide derivative or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide of our invention.

Thus, sodium palmitate, sodium stearate, sodium laurate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate, potassium laurate, lithium palmitate, lithium stearate and/or lithium laurate or combinations of the foregoing may be added to the compositions of matter of our invention to provide a thickened gel-type hypochlorite bleach which is, in addition to being in a semi-solid state, is unobviously, advantageously and unexpectedly stable over long periods of time. Percentages of thickening agents such as sodium palmitate, sodium stearate, sodium laurate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate, potassium laurate, lithium palmitate, lithium stearate or lithium laurate or combinations of these which may be used in the thickened compositions of our invention are from 1% by weight up to 12% by weight of the thickener based on the overall weight of hypochlorite bleach-diphenyl oxide derivative (or diphenyl oxide derivative-amine oxide)-1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes composition of our invention. When it is merely desired to have a thickened "premix" the percentage of thickening agent may vary from about 5% up to about 40% by weight of thickener based on overall weight of "premix".

The following Examples I and II serve to illustrate processes for producing the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention. Examples following Example II in general serve to illustrate organoleptic utilities of the 1,1-dimethyl-1-nitrilo or hydroxylamino-3-(alkyl phenyl)-substituted propanes of our invention.

In general, the following examples serve to illustrate specific embodiments of our invention. It will be understood that these examples are illustrative and that the invention is to be considered restricted thereto only as indicated in the appended claims.

All parts and percentages given herewith are by weight unless otherwise specified.

EXAMPLE I PREPARATION OF FLORALOZONE OXIME

Reaction: ##STR69## (wherein X is SO₄ =and wherein n is 2).

Into a 2 liter reaction vessel equipped with stirrer, thermometer, heating mantle and addition funnel is placed 1200 ml water and 354 grams (2.14 moles) of hydroxylamine sulfate.

The hydroxylamine sulfate-water mixture is stirred until homogeneous while maintaining the temperature at 18° C. Over a period of 15 minutes while stirring the reaction mass and maintaining same at a temperature of 17° C., 534 grams (3 moles) of the mixture of aldehydes having the structure: ##STR70## is added to the reaction mass.

394 Grams (4.92 moles) of sodium hydroxide is then added to the reaction mass over a period of 40 minutes while maintaining the reaction temperature in the range of 54°-58° C.

The reaction mass is then allowed to cool to 40° C. and the organic phase is separated from the aqueous phase.

The organic phase is washed with six 1000 ml portions of aqueous sodium chloride solution until neutral. 250 ml of ethyl acetate is added to cause even separation.

The reaction mass is filtered through anhydrous magnesium sulfate to yield 441 grams (2.28 moles) of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR71##

The reaction mass is then fractionally distilled yielding the following fractions:

    ______________________________________                                                   Vapor   Liquid     Vacuum                                            Fraction  Temp.   Temp.      mm/Hg. Reflux                                     No.       (°C.)                                                                           (°C.)                                                                              Pressure                                                                              Ratio                                      ______________________________________                                         1         63/90   130/130     2.2/2.21                                                                             19:1/19:1                                  2          95     130        2.0    9:1                                        3          97     135        2.0    9:1                                        4         103     135        2.0    9:1                                        5         120     140        2.4    9:1                                        6         124     143        2.4    4:1                                        7         128     143        3.0    4:1                                        8         130     140        2.8    4:1                                        9         126     140        2.2    4:1                                        10        126     140        2.2    4:1                                        11        130     142        2.6    4:1                                        12        132     143        3.0    4:1                                        13        133     144        3.6    4:1                                        14        135     146        3.9    4:1                                        15        137     153        4.6    4:1                                        16        133     163        4.2    4:1                                        17        133     200        6.0    4:1.                                       ______________________________________                                    

FIG. 1 is the GLC profile for the reaction product.

The peak indicated by reference numeral 10 is the peak for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR72## The peak indicated by reference numeral 12 is the peak for the nitriles produced during the reaction having the structures: ##STR73## The peak indicated by reference numeral 14 is the peak for the compounds having the structures: ##STR74##

FIG. 2 is the NMR spectrum for the peak indicated by reference numeral 10 of the GLC profile of FIG. 1 for the compounds having the structures: ##STR75##

FIG. 3 is the infra-red spectrum for the peak indicated by reference numeral 10 of FIG. 1 for the compounds having the structures: ##STR76##

Fractions 9-11 of the foregoing distillation are bulked and the resulting product has a herbal, anisic, floral, jasmine and ozoney aroma with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney undertones.

EXAMPLE II PREPARATION OF FLORALOZONE NITRILE

Reaction: ##STR77##

Into a 2 liter reaction flask equipped with thermometer, stirrer, reflux condenser and heating mantle are placed 297 grams (2.91 moles) of acetic anhydride and 2.56 grams of copper sulfate. The resulting mixture is heated to 100° C. with stirring. Over a two hour period while maintaining the reaction temperature at 100° C., 400 grams (1.94 moles) of the reaction product produced according to Example I containing the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR78## are added. At the end of the two hour period, the reaction mass is quenched by adding 500 ml water dropwise at 100° C.. The reaction mass is then cooled as water is added. The reaction mass is allowed to settle overnight and the organic layer is separated from the aqueous layer. The organic layer is washed with two 300 ml volumes of saturated 10% sodium bicarbonate solution followed by two 300 ml portions of saturated sodium chlorite. The reaction mass is then filtered through anhydrous magnesium sulfate and distilled to yield 282 grams of product using an 18"×1" Goodloe column and yielding the following fractions:

    ______________________________________                                                   Vapor    Liquid     Vacuum                                           Fraction  Temp.    Temp.      mm/Hg. Reflux                                    No.       (°C.)                                                                            (°C.)                                                                              Pressure                                                                              Ratio                                     ______________________________________                                         1         120/124  123/125    3.4/3.12                                                                              4:1/                                      2         124      125        3.4    1:1                                       3         123      126        3.44   1:1                                       4         124      126        3.48   1:1                                       5         123      126        3.42   1:1                                       6         125      126        3.42   1:1                                       7         106      119        1.57   1:1                                       8          93      115        0.75   1:1                                       10         93      117        0.77   1:1                                       11         90      155         0.745 1:1                                       12         90      187         0.800 1:1.                                      ______________________________________                                    

FIG. 4 is the GLC profile for the crude reaction product. The peak indicated by reference numeral 42 is the peak for the mixture of compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR79## The peak indicated by reference numeral 41 is the peak for the reaction solvent, the acetic anhydride. The peak indicated by reference numeral 44 is the peak for the compounds having the structures: ##STR80##

FIG. 5 is the NMR spectrum for distillation fraction 3 of the reaction product of Example II containing the compounds having the structures: ##STR81##

FIG. 6 is the infra-red spectrum for the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR82## The peak indicated by reference numeral 62 is the peak for the nitrile moiety having the structure: ##STR83##

EXAMPLE III

The following Chypre formulations are prepared:

    ______________________________________                                                               Parts by Weight                                          Ingredients             III(A)   III(B)                                        ______________________________________                                         Musk ambrette           40       40                                            Musk ketone             60       60                                            Coumarin                30       30                                            Oil of bergamot         150      150                                           Oil of lemon            100      100                                           Methyl ionone           50       50                                            Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde 100      100                                           Hydroxycitronellal      100      100                                           Oil of lavender         50       50                                            Texas cedarwood oil     85       85                                            Virginia cedarwood oil  30       30                                            Oil of sandalwood       40       40                                            (East Indies)                                                                  Eugenol                 10       10                                            Benzyl acetate          30       30                                            Alpha-phenyl ethyl alcohol                                                                             40       40                                            Beta-phenyl ethyl alcohol                                                                              30       30                                            Oakmoss absolute        30       30                                            Vetiver oil Venezuela   25       25                                            Mixture of compounds    62        0                                            having the structures:                                                          ##STR84##                                                                      ##STR85##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR86##                                                                     prepared according                                                             to Example I, bulked                                                           fractions 9-11.                                                                Mixture of compounds     0       62                                            having the structures:                                                          ##STR87##                                                                      ##STR88##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR89##                                                                     prepared according                                                             to Example II,                                                                 bulked fractions 3-8.                                                          ______________________________________                                    

The mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR90## prepared according to Example I imparts to this Chypre formulation herbal, anisic, floral, jasmine and ozoney topnotes with floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney undertones. Accordingly, the formulation of Example III(A) can be described as having a "Chypre aroma with herbal, anisic, floral, jasmine and ozoney topnotes and floral, dry, citrus, anise and ozoney" undertones.

The mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR91## prepared according to Example II, imparts to this Chypre formulation ozoney, green and sweet vanilla-like undertones. Accordingly, the Chypre formulation of Example III(B) can be described as having a "Chypre aroma with ozoney, green and sweet vanilla" undertones.

EXAMPLE IV PREPARATION OF COSMETIC POWDER COMPOSITIONS

Cosmetic powder compositions are prepared by mixing in a ball mill 100 grams of talcum powder with 0.25 grams of each of the substances set forth in Table II below. Each of the cosmetic powder compositions has an excellent aroma as described in Table II below:

                  TABLE II                                                         ______________________________________                                         Substance       Aroma Description                                              ______________________________________                                         Mixture of compounds                                                                           A herbal, anisic, floral,                                      having the structures:                                                                         jasmine and ozoney aroma with                                   ##STR92##      floral, dry, citrus, anise and  ozoney undertones.              ##STR93##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR94##                                                                     prepared according                                                             to Example I, bulked                                                           fractions 9-11.                                                                Mixture of compounds                                                                           An ozoney, green, sweet                                        having the structures:                                                                         vanilla-like aroma profile.                                     ##STR95##                                                                      ##STR96##                                                                     and                                                                             ##STR97##                                                                     prepared according                                                             to Example II, bulked                                                          fractions 3-8.                                                                 Perfume compositions                                                                           Chypre aroma with herbal, anisic,                              of Example III(A).                                                                             floral, jasmine and ozoney                                                     topnotes and floral, dry, citrus,                                              anise and ozoney undertones.                                   Perfume compositions                                                                           Chypre aroma with ozoney, green                                of Example III(B).                                                                             and sweet vanilla undertones.                                  ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE V PERFUMED LIQUID DETERGENTS

Concentrated liquid detergents (Lysine salt of n-dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid as more specifically described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,948,818 issued on Apr. 6, 1976) with aroma nuances as set forth in Table II of Example IV are prepared containing 0.10%, 0.15%, 0.20%, 0.25%, 0.30% and 0.35% of the substance set forth in Table II of Example IV. They are prepared by adding and homogeneously mixing the appropriate quantity of substance set forth in Table II of Example IV in the liquid detergent. The detergents all possess excellent aromas as set forth in Table II of Example IV, the intensity increasing with greater concentrations of substance as set forth in Table II of Example IV.

EXAMPLE VI PREPARATION OF COLOGNES AND HANDKERCHIEF PERFUMES

Compositions as set forth in Table II of Example IV are incorporated into colognes at concentrations of 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 3.5%, 4.0%, 4.5% and 5.0% in 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% aqueous food grade ethanol solutions; and into handkerchief perfumes at concentrations of 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% (in 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% aqueous food grade ethanol solutions). Distinctive and definitive fragrances as set forth in Table II of Example IV are imparted to the colognes and to the handkerchief perfumes at all levels indicated.

EXAMPLE VII PREPARATION OF SOAP COMPOSITIONS

One hundred grams of soap chips [per sample] (IVORY®, produced by the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio), are each mixed with one gram samples of substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV until homogeneous compositions are obtained In each of the cases, the homogeneous compositions are heated under 8 atmospheres pressure at 180° C. for a period of three hours and the resulting liquids are placed into soap molds The resulting soap cakes, on cooling, manifest aromas as set forth in Table II of Example IV.

EXAMPLE VIII PREPARATION OF SOLID DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS

Detergents are prepared using the following ingredients according to Example I of Canadian Patent No. 1,007,948:

    ______________________________________                                         Ingredient          Percent by Weight                                          ______________________________________                                         "NEODOL" ® 45-11                                                                               12                                                         (a C.sub.14 --C.sub.15 alcohol                                                 ethoxylated with 11 moles of                                                   ethylene oxide)                                                                Sodium carbonate    55                                                         Sodium citrate      20                                                         Sodium sulfate, water brighteners                                                                  q.s.                                                       ______________________________________                                    

This detergent is a phosphate-free detergent. Samples of 100 grams each of this detergent are admixed with 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 and 0.25 grams of each of the substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV. Each of the detergent samples has an excellent aroma as indicated in Table II of Example IV.

EXAMPLE IX

Utilizing the procedure of Example I at column 15 of U.S. Pat. No. 3,632,396, non-woven cloth substrates useful as drier-added fabric softening articles of manufacture are prepared wherein the substrate, the substrate coating and the outer coating and the perfuming material are as follows:

1. A water "dissolvable" paper ("Dissolvo Paper");

2. Adogen 448 (m.p. about 140° F.) as the substrate coating; and

3. An outer coating having the following formulation (m.p. about 150° F.):

57% - C₂₀₋₂₂ HAPS

22% - isopropy alcohol

20% - antistatic agent

1% - of one of the substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV.

Fabric softening compositions prepared according to Example I at column 15 of U.S. Pat. No. 3,632,396 having aroma characteristics as set forth in Table II of Example IV, consist of a substrate coating having a weight of about 3 grams per 100 square inches of substrate; a first coating on the substrate coating consisting of about 1.85 grams per 100 square inches of substrate; and an outer coating coated on the first coating consisting of about 1.4 grams per 100 square inches of substrate. One of the substances of Table II of Example IV is admixed in each case with the outer coating mixture, thereby providing a total aromatized outer coating weight ratio to substrate of about 0.5:1 by weight of the substrate. The aroma characteristics are imparted in a pleasant manner to the head space in a dryer on operation thereof in each case using said dryer-added fabric softener non-woven fabrics and these aroma characteristics are described in Table II of Example IV.

EXAMPLE X HAIR SPRAY FORMULATIONS

The following hair spray formulation is prepared by first dissolving PVP/VA E-735 copolymer manufactured by the GAF Corporation of 140 West 51st Street, New York, N.Y., in 91.62 grams of 95% food grade ethanol, 8.0 grams of the polymer is dissolved in the alcohol. The following ingredients are added to the PVP/VA alcoholic solution:

    ______________________________________                                         Ingredients         Weight Percent                                             ______________________________________                                         Dioctyl sebacate    0.05                                                       Benzyl alcohol      0.10                                                       Dow Corning 473 fluid                                                                              0.10                                                       (prepared by the Dow Corning                                                   Corporation)                                                                   Tween 20 surfactant 0.03                                                       (prepared by I.C.I. America                                                    Corporation)                                                                   One of the perfumery                                                                               0.10                                                       substance as set                                                               forth in Table II of                                                           Example IV.                                                                    ______________________________________                                    

The perfuming substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV add aroma characteristics as set forth in Table II of Example IV which are rather intense and aesthetically pleasing to the users of the soft-feel, good-hold pump hair sprays.

EXAMPLE XI CONDITIONING SHAMPOOS

Monamid CMA (prepared by the Mona Industries Company)(3.0 weight percent) is melted with 2.0 weight percent coconut fatty acid (prepared by Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio); 1.0 weight percent ethylene glycol distearate (prepared by the Armak Corporation) and triethanolamine (a product of Union Carbide Corporation)(1.4 weight percent). The resulting melt is admixed with Stepanol WAT produced by the Stepan Chemical Company (35.0 weight percent). The resulting mixture is heated to 60° C. and mixed until a clear solution is obtained (at 60° C.).

GAFQUAT® 755N polymer (manufactured by GAF Corporation of 140 West 51 Street, New York, N.Y.)(5.0 weight percent) is admixed with 0.1 weight percent sodium sulfite and 1.4 weight percent polyethylene glycol 6000 distearate produced by Armak Corporation.

The resulting material is then mixed and cooled to 45° C. and 0.3 weight percent of perfuming substance as set forth in Table II of Example IV is added to the mixture. The resulting mixture is cooled to 40° C. and blending is carried out for an additional one hour in each case. At the end of this blending period, the resulting material has a pleasant fragrance as indicated in Table II of Example IV.

EXAMPLE XII

Four drops of each of the substances set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, is added separately to two grams of AROMOX®DMC-W to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable, single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry, on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor, but does have a faint pleasant aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XIII

AROMOX®DMC-W in various quantities is mixed with 0.1 grams of one of the substances set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. The resulting premixes are then added to 200 grams of an aqueous 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Sufficient 12.5M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 13. The following results are obtained:

    ______________________________________                                                            Clarity of hypochlorite                                     Percentage AROMOX ®                                                                           solution after addition                                     DMMC-W             of premix                                                   ______________________________________                                         0.23%              Clear after three days                                      0.15%              Clear after three days                                      0.08%              Initially slightly turbid;                                                     two phases exist after                                                         three days.                                                 ______________________________________                                    

When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out, in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity, yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor, but does have a faint, pleasant aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and dry states.

EXAMPLE XIV

Two grams of AROMO®DMMC-W is admixed with eight drops of one of the substances set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. The premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a 7% aqueous solution of lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 3M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry, on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity retains a "clean" warm aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra; whereas without the use of the substance set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XV

Two grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W is admixed with eight drops of one of the substances of Table II of Example IV, supra. This premix is then added, with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite. Sufficient 4M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity retains a "clean fresh" warm aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra; whereas without the use of the substance set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XVI

Two grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W is admixed with eight drops of one of the substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. This premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite and 4.5% aqueous lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 2M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The temperature with stirring for a period of 2 weeks. The resulting solution remains clear as a single phase when used as a laundry bleach. The resulting laundry bleach, on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity, retains an aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, whereas without the use of the substance set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XVII

Four drops of one of the substances set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, is added to 1.5 grams of AROMOX® to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of 7 days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a faint pleasant warm, long-lasting aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and dry states.

EXAMPLE XVIII

Four drops of one of the substances set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra, is added to 1 gram n-undecyl dimethyl amine oxide to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of 7 days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a faint pleasant warm aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XIX

Four drops of one of the substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra are added to 1 gram of n-dododecyl dimethyl amine oxide to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear, stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of 7 days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma, but does have a warm, pleasant, long-lasting aroma as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and dry states.

EXAMPLE XX

One gram of n-tridecyl dimethyl amine oxide is admixed with eight drops of one of the substances as set forth in Table II of Example IV, supra. This premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a 7% aqueous solution of lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 3M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity retains a warm, fresh aroma described in Table II of Example IV, supra, whereas without the use of one of the substances of Table II of Example IV, supra, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXI

Four drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR98## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8) is added to 2 grams of AROMOX®DMC-W to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma profile. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXII

AROMOX®DMMC-W in various quantities is mixed with 0.1 grams of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR99## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8). The resulting premix is then added to 200 grams of an aqueous 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Sufficient 12.5M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 13. The following results are obtained:

    ______________________________________                                         Percentage      Clarity of Hypochlorite Solution                               AROMOX ® DMMC-W                                                                            After Addition of Premix                                       ______________________________________                                         0.23%           Clear after three days.                                        0.15%           Clear after three days.                                        0.08%           Initially slightly turbid;                                                     two phases exist after three days.                             ______________________________________                                    

When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solutions are used as laundry bleaches, the resulting laundry batches on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor, but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry batches in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXIII

Two grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W are admixed with eight drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR100## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8). The premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a 7% aqueous solution of lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 3M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixtures are then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as laundry bleaches, the resulting bleached laundry batches on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity retain a strong fresh ozoney, green, sweet, vanilla profile whereas without the use of the the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR101## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8), the bleached laundry batches have a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXIV

Two grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W are admixed with eight drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR102## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8). The premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite and 4.5% aqueous lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 4M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry batches on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity retain a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma profile whereas without the use of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR103## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8), the bleached laundry batches have faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXV

Two grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W are admixed with eight drops of either (a) the mixture of compound having the structures: ##STR104## prepared according to Example II (bulked fractions 3-8); or (b) a 50--50 mixture of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR105## prepared according to Example II bulked fractions 3-8 and diisoamylene epoxide produced according to Example II of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. These premixes are then added with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4% aqueous sodium hypochlorite and 4% aqueous lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 2M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the solutions to 13.4. The mixtures are then heated to 110° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of two weeks. The resulting solutions remain clear as a single phase when used as laundry bleaches. The resulting bleached laundry batches on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma (when using the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR106## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8 have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma when using the mixture of the diisoamylene epoxide and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR107## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8; whereas without the use of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR108## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8 containing compositions of matter the bleached laundry batches have faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aromas.

EXAMPLE XXVI

Four drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR109## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8 are added to 1.5 grams of AROMOX®NCMD-W to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to being the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXVII

Four drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR110## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8 is added to 1 gram of n-undecyl dimethyl amine oxide to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXIII

One drop of n-tridecyl dimethyl amine oxide is admixed with eight drops of a 50:50 mixture of the diisoamylene epoxide prepared according to Example I(B) of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR111## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, supra. This premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a 7% aqueous solution of lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 3M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma; whereas without the use of the mixture of diisoamylene epoxide and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR112## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXIX

AROMOX®DMMC-W in various quantities is mixed with 0.1 gram of a 25:75 weight:weight mixture of diisoamylene epoxide:the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR113## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8. The resulting premixes are then added to 200 grams of an aqueous 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Sufficient 12.5M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 13. The following results are obtained:

    ______________________________________                                         Percentage      Clarity of Hypochlorite                                        AROMO ® DMMC-W                                                                             Solution After Addition of Premix                              ______________________________________                                         0.23%           Clear after three days.                                        0.15%           Clear after three days.                                        0.08%           Initially slightly turbid;                                                     two phases exist after                                                         three days.                                                    ______________________________________                                    

When used as laundry bleaches, the resulting bleached laundries on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity in each of the three cases above but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma" whereas without the use of the composition of matter set forth above containing diisoamylene epoxide and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR114## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, the bleached laundry has the same characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXX

DOWFAX®2A1 (see Note 1, infra) in various quantities, as set forth below, is mixed with 0.1 grams of a 50:50 mixture of (a) one of the diisoamylene epoxide compositions prepared according to Example II of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 and (b) the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR115## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8. The resulting premixes are then added to 200 grams of an aqueous 7% sodium hypochlorite solution. Sufficient 12.5M aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 13.5. The following results are obtained:

    ______________________________________                                         Percentage of  Clarity of Hypochlorite Solution                                DOWFAX ® 2Al                                                                              After Addition of Premix                                        ______________________________________                                         0.23%          Clear after seven days.                                         0.15%          Clear after five days.                                          0.08%          Clear after three days.                                         0.01%          Initially slightly turbid;                                                     two phases exist after                                                         three days.                                                     ______________________________________                                    

Note 1: DOWFAX®2A1 is a material consisting essentially of a mixture of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR116## wherein the C₁₂ H₂₅ moiety is branched chain and the SO₃ ⁻ Na⁺ moieties are at various positions on each of the benzene rings.

EXAMPLE XXXI

DOWFAX®3B2 (see Note 2, infra) in various quantities as set forth below, is mixed with 0.1 gram of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR117##

Note 2: DOWFAX®3B2 is a mixture of compounds essentially defined according to the structure: ##STR118## wherein the SO₃ ⁻ Na⁺ moieties are at various positions on the phenyl moieties. DOWFAX®3B2 is a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Mich.

In the following examples, AROMOX®DMC-W and AROMOX® are 30% aqueous solutions of dimethyl cocoamine oxide; and AROMOX® is a 40% aqueous solution of N-cocomorphloline oxide produced by Armac Division of Akzo of Chicago, Ill. prepared according to Example I(B). The resulting premixes are then added to 200 grams of an aqueous 7% sodium hypochlorite solution. Sufficient 12.5M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 13.5. The following results are obtained:

    ______________________________________                                         Percentage of  Clarity of Hypochlorite Solution                                DOWFAX ® 3B2                                                                              After Addition of Premix                                        ______________________________________                                         0.23%          Clear after seven days.                                         0.15%          Clear after five days.                                          0.08%          Clear after three days.                                         0.01%          Clear after three days.                                                        Initially slightly turbid;                                                     two phases exist after                                                         three days.                                                     ______________________________________                                    

When the 7% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solutions are used as laundry bleaches, the resulting laundry batches on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yield substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odors but but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aromas are retained on the hands of the individuals handling such laundry batches in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXXII

Four drops of a 25:75 weight/weight mixture of diisoamylene epoxide prepared according to Example II of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR119## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, supra, is added to 2 grams of DOWFAX®3B2 and 0.5 grams of AROMOX®DMC-W to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® with stirring resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture of 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states.

EXAMPLE XXXIII

One gram of DOWFAX®3B2; one gram of DOWFAX®2A1 and 0.25 grams of AROMOX®DMMC-W is admixed with eight drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR120## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8. This premix is then added, with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite and 4.5% aqueous lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 4M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity but does not have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma; whereas without the use of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR121## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, supra, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXXIV

One gram of DOWFAX®2A1 and one gram of DOWFAX®3B2 is admixed with eight drops of a 50:50 mixture of one of the diisoamylene epoxide compositions of Example II of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR122## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8. This premix is then added, with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite. Sufficient 4M aqueous LiOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then heated to 120° F. and maintained at that temperature for a period of one week. The resulting solution remains clear in a single phase. When used as a laundry bleach, the resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma; whereas without the use of the perfume composition which is a mixture of diisoamylene epoxide and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR123## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXXV

1.5 Grams of DOWFAX®2A1 is admixed with eight drops of the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR124## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, supra. This premix is then added with stirring to 200 grams of a mixture containing 4.5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite and 4.5% aqueous lithium hypochlorite. Sufficient 2M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the solution to 13.4. The mixture is then added to 110° F. and maintained at that temperature with stirring for a period of two weeks. The resulting solution remains clear as a single phase when used as a laundry bleach. The resulting bleached laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma, whereas without the use of the the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR125## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, the bleached laundry has a faint characteristic disagreeable "hypochlorite" aroma.

EXAMPLE XXXVI

Four drops of a 50:50 mixture of one of the diisoamylene epoxide mixtures produced according to Example II of application for U.S. Pat. No. 4,335,009 issued June 15, 1982 and the mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR126## prepared according to Example II, bulked fractions 3-8, supra, is added to 1.0 grams of DOWFAX®3B2 and 0.25 grams of AROMOX®NCMD-W to produce a clear premix. The clear premix is added to 200 grams of CLOROX® resulting in a clear stable single phase solution. Sufficient 1M aqueous NaOH is added to bring the pH of the mixture up to 12.8. The solution remains substantially stable at 120° F. for a period of seven days. When the 5% aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is used as a laundry bleach, the resulting laundry on dry-out in an atmosphere of 65% relative humidity yields substantially no characteristic "hypochlorite" odor, but does have a strong fresh ozoney, green and sweet vanilla aroma. Furthermore, no such characteristic "hypochlorite" aroma is retained on the hands of the individual handling such laundry in both the wet and the dry states. 

What is claimed is:
 1. The mixture of nitriles having the structures: ##STR127##
 2. The mixture of oximes having the structures: ##STR128##
 3. A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a consumable material selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and perfumed polymers comprising the step of intimately admixing with said consumable material an aroma augmenting of enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to claim
 1. 4. A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a consumable material selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, perfumed articles and perfumed polymers comprising the step of intimately admixing with said consumable material an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to claim
 2. 5. A chlorine-containing bleach composition comprising:(a) a chlorine bleach base; and (b) intimately admixed therewith at least one compound defined according to claim
 1. 6. A chlorine-containing bleach composition comprising:(a) a chlorine bleach: and (b) intimately admixed therewith at least one compound defined according to claim
 2. 7. A perfumed aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution comprising as a sole detergent a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of (1) at least one substance defined according to the structure: ##STR129## wherein at least one of R₁ and R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl; when one of R₁ or R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl and the other of R₁ or R₂ is hydrogen; wherein Mα and Mβ are the same or different and each represents alkali metal selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and lithium and (2) a mixture comprising a material having the structure: ##STR130## and intimately admixed therewith a substance having the structure: ##STR131## wherein R₃ '" is straight chain alkyl; wherein more than 55% of the R₃ '" moieties consist of straight chain alkyl having from 11 up to 13 carbon atoms and wherein "A" and "B" are each separately methyl up to 0.2% of one or more compatible perfume oils, said hypochlorite solution having a pH of 11 up to 14.0 and an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to claim
 1. 8. A perfumed aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution comprising as a sole detergent a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of (1) at least one substance defined according to the structure: ##STR132## wherein at least one of R₁ and R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl; when one of R₁ or R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl and the other of R₁ or R₂ is hydrogen; wherein Mα and Mβ are the same or different and each represents alkali metal selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and lithium and (2) a mixture comprising a material having the structure: ##STR133## and intimately admixed therewith a substance having the structure: ##STR134## wherein R₃ '" is straight chain alkyl; wherein more than 55% of the R₃ '" moieties consist of straight chain alkyl having from 11 up to 13 carbon atoms and wherein "A" and "B" are each separately methyl up to 0.2% of one or more compatible perfume oils, said hypochlorite solution having a pH of 11 up to 14.0 and an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to claim
 2. 9. The composition of claim 7 which is thickened using a thickening quantity of C₁₀ -C₂₀ alkanoic acid salt thickener in a concentration such that the viscosity of the composition is 20-60 centipoise at a temperature of 20°-40° C.
 10. The composition of claim 8 which is thickened using a thickening quantity of C₁₀ -C₂₀ alkanoic acid salt thickener in a concentration such that the viscosity of the composition is 20-60 centipoises at a temperature of 20°-40° C.
 11. The composition of claim 7 wherein the compound having the structure: ##STR135## is selected from the group of materials having the structures: ##STR136##
 12. The composition of claim 8 wherein the compound having the structure: ##STR137## is selected from the group of materials having the structures: ##STR138##
 13. A process for producing a stable single phase aqueous alkaline metal hypochlorite solution having a pleasant fragrance consisting, in sequential order, of the steps of (a) adjusting the pH of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution to the range of 11-14.0; (b) admixing a composition of matter of at least one compound having the structure: ##STR139## wherein at least one of R₁ and R₂ is C₁₀₋₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl and Mα and Mβ are the same or different and each represents lithium, potassium or sodium and (ii) a mixture of at least one compound having the structures: ##STR140## and a compound having the structure: ##STR141## wherein R₃ '" is straight chain alkyl; wherein more than 55% of the R₃ moieties consist of straight chain alkyl having from 11 to 13 carbon atoms and wherein "A" and "B" are each separately methyl or taken together complete a morpholine ring with at least one compound defined according to claim 1 and (c) adding said premix to the pH adjusted hypochlorite solution.
 14. A process for producing a stable single phase aqueous alkaline metal hypochlorite solution having a pleasant fragrance consisting, in sequential order, of the steps of (a) adjusting the pH of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution to the range of 11-14.0; (b) admixing a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of: (i) a chemical compound having the structure: ##STR142## wherein at least one of R₁ and R₂ is C₁₀ -C₁₂ straight chain or branched chain alkyl and Mα and Mβ are the same or different and each represents lithium, potassium or sodium and (ii) a mixture of at least one compound having the structure: ##STR143## and a compound having the structure: ##STR144## wherein R₃ '" is straight chain alkyl; wherein more than 55% of the R₃ '" moieties consist of straight chain alkyl having from 11 to 13 carbon atoms and wherein "A" and "B" are each separately methyl or taken together complete a morpholine ring with at least one compound defined according to claim 2 and (c) adding said premix to the pH adjusted hypochlorite solution.
 15. The process of claim 13 wherein in step (b) there is also admixed diisoamylene epoxide.
 16. The process of claim 14 wherein the step (b) there is also admixed diisoamylene epoxide. 